This week we encountered the dynamic duo of Ashlan and Austin, both of whom have found Asheville pleasant so far. Both are creative individuals, with Austin having a penchant for writing while Ashlan considers herself to be an artist.

People in the United States remain divided about refugee resettlement issues, mainly due to Donald Trump’s anti-immigration rhetoric. For years, this issue was never hotly contested, yet times have changed as the advent of the new President has fueled polarized sentiments.

With the advent of Trump’s Travel and Muslim Bans, discussion about immigration to the United States has become more of a hot button issue and nowhere is this more evident than in the national conversation surrounding refugee resettlement. Recently, many organizations have stepped to the forefront when it comes to raising their voices about the legal issues refugees face upon arrival in the U.S.